The Lion of England - Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew (London, UK)
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Depicted stone statue of the Lion of England, one of ten heraldic beasts known as the "Queen's Beasts", you can find on the Palm House Terrace in Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew.
Waymark Code: WMM7W5
Location: London, United Kingdom
Date Posted: 08/06/2014
Published By:Groundspeak Premium Member Outspoken1
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Depicted stone statue of the Lion of England, one of ten heraldic beasts known as the "Queen's Beasts", you can find on the Palm House Terrace in Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew.

The crowned golden lion of England has been one of the supporters of the Royal Arms since the accession of James I in 1603. The shield shows the Royal Arms as they have been borne since Queen Victoria came to the throne in 1837. In the first and last quarters are the lions of England; the lion and tressure (a double frame) of Scotland appear in the second and the harp of Ireland in the third. Richard Lion-heart, son of Henry II, probably first chose 3 golden lions set one above each on a red field as the Royal Arms of England. Since then, these lions have appeared on the coat of arms of every sovereign of this country.

More information you can find in Wikipedia.

Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: The Lion of England

Figure Type: Animal

Artist Name or use 'Unknown' if not known: James Woodford

Date created or placed or use 'Unknown' if not known: 1958

Materials used: Portland Stone

Location: The Palm House Terrace in Royal Botanic Gardens at Kew

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